"Reading provides freedom to acknowledge your emotions, whatever they may be. Writing forces you to do the same."

Background
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A Chicago native, MJ Forbes began writing short stories at the age of five. MJ continued writing throughout her school days, and won several literary awards. Though once a childhood hobby, MJ later realized the true power of the plume, and began to use writing to give a voice to words which might otherwise have been left unsaid. Her writing brings attention to common issues from a different perspective, allowing the reader to experience a variety of emotions vicariously through her characters. MJ believes that writing is a healing both to the writer and the reader.

Additional Information

Check out MJ Forbes' interview on The Mother Love Show: http://www.latalkradio.com/archives/Motherlove-010512.mp3
The "Peaces From Our Pieces" self-empowerment workshop series is hitting the road! Beginning February 11th in Chicago, MJ Forbes will be touring several cities. Contact us for information, to schedule a workshop in your city, or to book a speaking engagement. Contact@authormjforbes.com

Peaces of Me - A Book of Lessons
Peer into the life of Olivia Caruthers via a collection of short stories, each one detailing a particular circumstance of her life and the priceless lessons she took away with her. Olivia is just like most of us. She has good days and bad days, friends and enemies, triumphs and heartbreaks. Follow along as she learns the true meaning of friendship, real love, and, most importantly, about loving and respecting herself. Everyone who reads even one chapter of her story will see a reflection of themselves in Olivia's experiences. May each reader find their own 'peaces'.